A Golden Girls Trip at the Golden Door in Escondido California
(trip #47)6 days in Escondido, CA ($$$) — Don't miss this golden opportunity to get together with friends at an all inclusive premier resort and spa! Located just north of Escondido, CA, Golden Door provides an intimate setting to relax and enjoy time together. This is a women's only spa, except for select periods. During the week, you and your friends will dine on fine cuisine, participate in daily exercise programs, hike the numerous trails, and take advantage of luxurious spa treatments. Then, load up and head out to nearby San Diego for some fun with the gang.
Day 1
3:00PM Group Hotel
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Premier resort and spa. Weekly rate includes accommodations, personal fitness guide, meals, fitness classes (yoga, water classes, tai-chi, etc.), workshops and lectures, as well as use of facilities (gym, pool, tennis courts, etc.). Golden Door also offers weeks for women only.
- $7,750 per week
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
How to Book — Check website (under "Rates and Reservations") for "Women Only" weeks.
4:00PM Daily Fitness Programs
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Review fitness schedule upon booking for daily classes. Plan for group to attend a class together each day.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
8:00PM Dinner Day 1
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
Day 2
8:00AM Breakfast Day2
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
9:00AM Hike Day 1
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Head out after breakfast with the group to explore some of the 20 miles of hiking trails that surround Golden Door. Obtain map of trails at the resort.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
1:00PM Lunch Day 2
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
2:00PM Fitness Class Day 2
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Review fitness schedule upon booking for daily classes. Plan for group to attend a class together each day.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
Day 3
8:00AM Breakfast Day3
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
9:00AM Fitness Class Day 3
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Review fitness schedule upon booking for daily classes. Plan for group to attend a class together each day.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
1:00PM Group Trolley Tour 1 San Diego
at Old Town Trolley
4040 Twiggs StreetSan Diego, CAGet a Map
A great way to explore San Diego with the group. This group outing will have everyone boarding a classic trolley for a spin around San Diego. This fully narrated tour covers over 100 points of interest.
- $27 per adult
- 619-298-8687
8:00PM Dinner Day 3
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in wekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
Day 4
8:00AM Breakfast Day 4
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
: Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
9:00AM Group Fitness Class Day 4
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Review fitness schedule upon booking for daily classes. Plan for group to attend a class together. Then, head off for one of the many adventures/outings offered at the resort.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
8:00PM Group Dinner at the 150 Grand Cafe
at 150 Grand Café
150 West Grand AvenueEscondido, CAGet a Map
Head out for dinner following a day of relaxing by the pool and soaking in the sun. The restaurant features American cuisine.
- $6 to $45
- 760-738-6868
How to Book — Make reservations in advance.
Day 5
8:00AM Breakfast Day 5
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Includedin weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777
9:00AM Group Tour - Explore Balboa Park
at Balboa Park - San Diego
1549 El Prado, Suite 1San Diego, CAGet a Map
Spend the day exploring Balboa Park together. Balboa Park is the nation's largest urban park filled with 15 major museums, performing arts venues and gardens. Specific points of interest include the San Diego Air and Space Museum, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the Botanical Building.
- Varies, depending on site visited
- 619-239-0512
12:00PM Group Lunch at The Prado, Balboa Pa...
at The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, Suite 12San Diego, CAGet a Map
Award winning, full-service restaurant that offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
- $7 to $20
- 619-557-9441
How to Book — Make advanced reservations.
2:00PM Group Cooking Class/Wine Tasting
at The Balboa Park Food and Wine School
1549 El Prado, Suite 12San Diego, CAGet a Map
Enjoy a wine tasting or cooking class together, either with a regularly scheduled class, or a private class for your group alone!
- $35 to $80 per person
- 619-557-9441
How to Book — Check the website for class dates and times or schedule a private session just for your group!
8:00PM Dinner Day 5
at Golden Door
777 Deer Springs Rd.San Marcos, CAGet a Map
Daily meals are included in weekly rate. Cuisine includes organically grown fruits and vegetables, fish from the Pacific ocean, and free-range chicken or turkey.
- Included in weekly rate
- 760-744-5777 or 800-424-0777